Lee Gyu-lee is a business writer at The Korea Times, focusing primarily on IT & telecommunications, the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy and KOTRA. Prior to this, she has covered a wide range of cultural news, from film, television and K-pop to lifestyle and fashion.
LG CNS to supply EV charger, smart pole system to US
An image of LG CNS' EV chargers to be built in Brooklyn / Courtesy of LG CNS
By Lee Gyu-lee
LG CNS will provide its smart city technology for the U.S. public sector, making its first deals with cities in New York and Georgia.
The company recently signed an agreement with the New York City Economic Development Corp. for a pilot project to implement electric vehicle (EV) chargers and control systems. The deal involves building and operating EV charging stations at the Brooklyn Army Terminal, a startup hub that allows companies to test their technologies in real environments before commercializing them.
The company will also manage a charging control system and app that can monitor real-time energy usage data. Users can check charging status, real-time availability and make reservations through the app.
For the project, the company will use its smart city platform, City Hub Building, which monitors and controls various facilities based on Internet of Things (IoT) technology. The system will allow real-time monitoring for malfunctions and power usage through remote sensor control, as well as displaying digital content with digital signage.
Starting with the contract, LG CNS plans to expand its business to supply Level 3 ultra-fast chargers and energy storage systems to the city in the future.
"The smart city infrastructure construction projects in the United States are good examples of LG CNS's accumulated DX capabilities and know-how being recognized in the global market," the company’s CEO Hyun Shin-gyoon said in a release.
"We will take the lead in expanding eco-friendly smart city infrastructure in the U.S. and creating a sustainable future."
The company has also signed a contract with Hogansville, Georgia, to build smart street lights and control systems in the city’s downtown and parks.
Smart street lights are urban infrastructures that combine IoT functions with traffic or street lights, incorporating smart city technologies such as light control, public Wi-Fi, AI surveillance and sensors to detect the environment. These allow the city to monitor traffic conditions and public safety, as well as collect various urban data.
Along with IoT functions, LG CNS will install electric vehicle chargers, digital signage and emergency call buttons on the smart street lights that directly connect to police stations, enhancing convenience and safety for its residents.
Starting with this project, the company plans to expand its business to nearby Georgia cities such as LaGrange and West Point.